Toxic Kroos 

John Kisoka Kroos, known professionally as Toxic Kroos, was born on April 29, 2007, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up in Kempton Park and the Central Business District, environments that exposed him to a diverse tapestry of urban culture, music, and street storytelling. Both of his parents hail from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a heritage that threads into his sound through rhythmic influences, multilingual cadence, and a storytelling sensibility drawn from Central African musical traditions.

Toxic Kroos gravitated toward rhythm and wordplay from an early age. He cites Gunna, Travis Scott, and Rema as major influences, blending Gunna’s melodic flow, Scott’s hazy, atmospheric production, and Rema’s nimble, song-forward approach. This trio of inspirations helps him fuse hard-hitting trap drums with melodic hooks and spacey textures. His early work features crisp delivery, punchy rhythms, and a willingness to experiment with mood shifts and tempo